1977 Topps Jim Marshall Record Breaker #4
Jim Marshall · Topps · Subset / Record Breaker / Base
Player
Jim Marshall
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#4
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 85/15) and left to right (approx 65/35). Surface shows some minor imperfections, and corners show slight softening consistent with mid-grade vintage.
Category
Subset / Record Breaker / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Appeals primarily to Minnesota Vikings team collectors and completionists of the 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 4: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$3 plus shipping. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies sell for roughly $35-$50, but this specific card is unlikely to reach that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Record Breaker card featuring Minnesota Vikings defensive legend Jim Marshall. The card commemorates his record for 'Most Games Played, Lifetime' at that point in NFL history. It features a profile shot of Marshall in his Vikings helmet with the iconic green and red Record Breaker banner across the top left corner.
Key Features
Features Jim Marshall, an iconic member of the Vikings' 'Purple People Eaters'. Note that while this is a football card, it was produced during the peak of Topps' mid-70s design era. Marshall is a semi-star/fringe Hall of Fame candidate with a dedicated following.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct greyish-brown pulp consistency of late-70s Topps issues. The ink printing uses a standard 4-color rosette pattern. These are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
The primary issue is centering; the top border is much thinner than the bottom, and it is biased toward the left. There is visible corner softess at the bottom right. Minor edge wear is present on the right-hand side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or local card shows in the Minnesota/Twin Cities area where Vikings nostalgia is high.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high centering flaws, grading this card is not recommended as the fees will exceed the card's value. List accurately as 'Off-Center' (OC) to set buyer expectations. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.